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package org.apache.felix.ipojo.handlers.jmx;

import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;

/**
 * JMX Property annotation.
 * Allows exposing properties in the MBean.
 * This annotation must be used only if the {@link Config} annotation
 * is used.
 * Be aware that despite is it provided in the annotations jar,
 * it refers to an external handler.
 * @author <a href="mailto:dev@felix.apache.org">Felix Project Team</a>
 * @deprecated replaced by {@link JMXProperty}
 */
@Target(ElementType.FIELD)
public @interface Property {

    /**
     * Sets the property name.
     */
    String name();

    /**
     * Sets the access permission.
     * Possible values are 'r' (default) or 'w'.
     * 'w' implies read and write access.
     */
    String rights() default "r";

    /**
     * Enables notification on the current property.
     * Notifications are disable by default.
     */
    boolean notification() default false;


}
